The Light Between Oceans/M.L.Stedman/343 pgs.

What a well written novel! The story centers around Tom Sherbourne, the lighthouse keeper on Janus Rock--off the coast of Australia--and his wife, Isabel. The novel begins in 1926, but goes back to 1918 when Tom is first hired on as a temporary lighthouse keeper, and before he has met Isabel. Once Tom and Isabel meet and marry, they go off to Janus Rock to begin their new life together. They are the only inhabitants on Janus Rock, and receive supplies every few months from Partageuse--Isabel's hometown. Problems begin when Isabel has several miscarriages. Then one evening, a boat washes up on Janus Rock; the man is dead, but there is a baby aboard--Isabel takes this as a sign from God that the child is meant to be hers. Decisions are made, lies are told, and the reader is kept in suspense as to how it will all play out. A very riveting story, and highly recommended!